The Musician's Art of Aging Gracefully
Thursday, September 17, 2009
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Whitney Houston struggled with her voice in a recent comeback gig. Other musicians, like Madonna, Willie Nelson and Tony Bennett, appear to have mastered the art of self-preservation. Today, Soundcheck looks at musical durability. Also: the glamorous Metropolitan Opera soprano Danielle de Niese shares her new collection of Mozart arias.
Durability in Music
Whitney Houston might be topping the charts with her new album, “I Look to You,” but several critics are pointing to the hoarseness of the pop diva's voice. And whereas music success is usually ephemeral, some stars seem to age well: Willie Nelson, B.B. King, The Rolling Stones. We look ...
Danielle de Niese
Younthful and glamorous, Danielle de Niese defies the stereotype of the horn helmet-wearing soprano. She turned heads in a 2005 production of Handel's "Giulio Cesare" that featured a sensuous Bollywood-style dance number. Now she’s applying her youthful appeal and silvery voice to the role of Susanna in Mozart’s Marriage of ...